TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools seeks a Transportation Dispatcher to coordinate assignments, scheduling and routing for all transportation vehicles. You will maintain department records and perform specialized duties for safe operation of a school bus system.

Key tasks include acting as the main liaison with drivers and officials, ensuring routes are covered and staffing is adequate, and coordinating with shop mechanics as needed. Field trip requests and invoicing are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associates/Technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact with bus drivers and school officials.

Skills

Effective communication

Task organization

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates/Technical degree preferred

CDL with P and S endorsements

Tools

Computer proficiency

Mapping software

Job description

JOB TITLE

Transportation Dispatcher

REPORTS TO

Director of Transportation

WORK DAYS

240 Days 12 Months

SALARY

Classified Salary 73 – DP

$37,552 - $49,823

LOCATION

Transportation Department

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT X

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, establishes and coordinates the assignment, scheduling and routing of all transportation vehicles; maintain a variety of department records; perform a wide variety of specialized and analytical duties related with the safe and efficient operation of a comprehensive school bus operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Main point of contact with bus drivers and school officials
• Ensure all bus routes are covered and adequate staffing is available
• Answer numerous phone calls from parents and follow through on their concerns
• Coordinate with shop mechanics when needed
• Receive and assign Field Trip requests
• Produce invoices and mail to appropriate schools/departments
• File reports and other materials
• Must be willing and capable of operating a school bus as needed to support student transportation needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associates/Technical degree preferred.
• Valid Alabama driver’s License, CDL, and Alabama school bus driver’s license. (Class B commercial driver’s license with "P" and "S" endorsements)
• Minimum two (2) years successful experience as dispatcher or general clerical experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency, experience with computerized mapping software preferred.
• Ability to relate and communicate with people in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to effectively organize and assign tasks to school bus drivers.
• Ability to deal with driver problems and complaints.
• Extensive knowledge of Birmingham/Jefferson County geography, names and locations of schools and streets, and ability to relate this knowledge to routing of buses.
• Must meet and maintain standards required by city vehicle insurance policy.
• Subject to drug tests as required by law and school board policy for transporting students and operating school owned vehicles. Must pass physical examination in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-27-4.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
• Job related demands (including, but not limited to): Routinely required to communicate verbally and in writing, read and comprehend mapping programs. Moderate walking, standing, climbing, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching. System may require physical/testing.

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE*

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED

June 2026

PLEASE NOTE

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.